Ocean Film Festival 2025
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of our planet’s blue heart. Through its stunning cinematography and powerful narratives, the festival aims to inspire a deeper connection with the ocean and encourage audiences to take action to protect this vital ecosystem. Film Line up includes:
ASTRONAUT IN THE OCEAN AUSTRALIA: 8 mins Bodyboarding demands a pioneering spirit and fearless heart. Where surfing basks in fame and fortune, Shane Ackerman finds pure freedom riding the waves. A crane operator in the mines by day, Shane’s true life unfolds in those moments when he crashes through ocean swells, proving that passion transcends financial reward.
AQUABALLET FRANCE: 5 mins Aquaballet is a mesmerising underwater performance where dancer Marianne Aventurier blends her deepest passions into a breathtaking artistic journey. Filmed in the crystal waters of French Polynesia alongside her partner, photographer Alex Voyer, the film is a poetic dance with marine life, transforming the ocean into a living stage.
THE CALL HAWAII USA: 12 minutes In the lush landscape of Kauai, Mike Coots discovers his calling through the ocean. A naturally gifted surfer and photographer, he captures the breathtaking world of Hawaiian surf culture with remarkable artistry. His photographs transform local surfing scenes into powerful visual stories, revealing the deep connection between humans and the sea.
WHITE ROCK AUSTRALIA: 35 mins In the azure waters of Australia’s Great Southern Reef, a devastating ecological crisis unfolds as sea urchins decimate vital kelp forests. This gripping documentary follows passionate marine conservationists and divers who are fighting back against the invasive species, transforming an environmental threat into a sustainable solution.
GODDESS AUSTRALIA: 8 mins In this ethereal short film, a poetic love letter unfolds as a diver plunges deep beneath the waves. His voice, rich with wonder and tenderness, narrates an ode to his “love,” weaving a vivid tapestry of underwater life.
FOOTPRINTS ON KATMAI ALASKA, USA: 22 mins In a poignant journey of discovery, artist and filmmaker Max Romey follows the faded traces of his grandmother’s sketchbooks to the wild, remote beaches of Katmai, Alaska. Joining a team of marine debris experts, Romey uncovers an unexpected narrative of human impact—revealing how people leave profound marks on this pristine landscape without ever physically setting foot on its shores.
METROPOLIS GERMANY: 15 mins Discover the hidden wonders of Reef City in “Metropolis,” a mesmerizing short film by Luca Keller that takes you into the heart of a coral reef’s daily life, showcasing intimate and illuminating wildlife scenes.
RUGGED ROOTS USA: 5 mins Professional Big Air kiteboarder Michaela Pilkenton takes us on a journey to her rugged roots on the Oregon Coast to give us insight into how it shaped her into the kiter she is today.
CALL OF THE COLD CANADA: 12 mins Join four explorers as they embark on a 14-day multi-sport adventure in Iceland. Three Canadian adventurers went to Iceland to explore “water” in its many forms.